Dharmalatha v. David De Silva – sllr 1995 volume 1 page 259

The case between Dharmalatha (Plaintiff) and David De Silva (Defendant) addressed the issue of whether a building constructed on land granted under the Land Development Ordinance (which remains Crown land) should be included in the inventory of a testamentary case. It was held that such a building should not be included, reaffirming the principle that property rights over lands alienated under the Ordinance do not extend beyond the terms permitted by the Ordinance itself. Reliance was placed on Section 170 of the Land Development Ordinance and the relevant permit conditions, emphasizing that succession and inventory rights concerning Crown land and appurtenant structures are strictly governed by the Ordinance, with no additional rights conferred by general law.

Dr. Ranaraja, J. — Upon re